babygurl33: Like no one I know watches The O.C.! My best friends watch Lost, but not The O.C.! Those are the best shows ever!
JupermanPinkyInc: Thank you! They're such be-yotches!
ZiggyGurl: I think it's bad if you can't spell your name right, but I always have to think of what my name is when someone asks what is...and yeah I did write the song, in like two seconds literally. Steph's father's going to be a butt-hole and just more anger to her already angered self...hehe.
blackmagic111090: Hey I'll help you kill him!
streetpanther1: I just love putting in twists, it reminds me of a roller coaster..
Dreamer for lyf: If I had a band I'd name them the Chicklets or Band-Aid. Cause it's a band get it? Haha I crack myself up (but no one else). Dally's a baboon but Steph's a bigger one, she still loves him..awww.
Twitch in my eye: I know! It's unjust and unfair!
Miru Amai: Steph and Dally are over as of now. She still loves him though. And yeah Montana's going to be horrid, and I never thought of having Montana sing This Lullaby, but that's a good idea. I think I'll use it. Much love.
banana4422: I don't know if Jack's gonna actually kill him. But I don't like Locke anyway so that's no loss to me. But I like loved Boone, really I did. But thank you thank you. I hope you like this chapter!
Just Playin: Lol. Hope you like this chapter!

Chapter 23, I have a feeling I'll be finishing this story pretty soon.


Chapter 23: Daddy's Little Suck-Up

MONTANA'S POV

That little witch, I'll show her good. She thinks she's so cool cause she wrote a damn song to humiliate me. Well I'll show her by singing Daddy's song. I caught her staring at me, smirking. I turned to Dally.

"Just wait till I get up there," I whispered and kissed his neck, causing him to smile wildly.

"I know you'll be the only good band up there," he kissed me softly. I pulled back and smiled, and caught Stephanie's scowl. It's fun to be evil.

I lead my group up to the stage, we were next. Some hippie girl band were singing some 'love and peace' song. I rolled my eyes. Finally they were done and we set ourselves up. Lynn gave the introductions, and we started up.

STEPHANIE'S POV

This lullaby is only a few words
A simple run of chords
Quiet here in this spare room
But you can hear it, hear it
Wherever you may go
Even if I let you down
This lullaby plays on...

Oh my...! She was not trying to sing...Oh yes she was! I do have to laugh, she sucks.

Dan keeps getting the G chord and C chord backwards. Montana can't keep a steady beat, Suzie's bass is completely out of tune, and Lynn can't hold the notes long enough.

Amanda was snickering as Bethany was screaming bloody murder. Even the baby gets that they suck. Johnny ran outside with her to avoid the annoyed glares of those nearby.

"I can't believe they're trying to sing your dad's song. I mean how much of a suck up can she get?" Belle whispered.

"It's not even flattering, it's down right hair-raising," Sage said, holding her ears as Dan made a sound with the guitar that sounded like EEEEEEEEEEEEEECH. I shook my head, and snuck a glance at Dally, who was trying hard not to grimace.

Amanda sighed, "It's definitely bad karma. She's a bitch to you, so her band sucks! I love karma man!"

I laughed.

They finished their excruciating version of Mr. Hazen's song and left the stage uncomfortably. Dinky man a.k.a the head guy, came on the stage and clapped. "Yeah! That was the...Montana's! Yeah!...uh next up we have..." he went on introducing the next band, a bunch of guys trying to act like Elvis.

"Great song Montana. You really rocked the stage," Amanda snickered as she passed.

"Who do you think Daddy's going to pick? His daughter that he knows about that sings his song as a tribute, or his daughter he doesn't even recognize that sings some stupid song about how she fucked a guy who doesn't care about her?" she glared at me.

I balled my fists, "You want another fat lip?"

"Oh I'm so scared," she pretended to quiver.

"God Steph you're a loser," Lynn giggled.

"What the hell kind of insult is that?" Belle snapped.

"Are you talking to me?" Lynn questioned and stepped in front of Montana, and Belle pushed me back to get in her face.

"I'm looking at your ugly face. That means I'm talking to it," she growled.

"Excuse me? Did you just call me ugly?"

"Do you not speak English?" Belle smiled.

They were ready to pounce on each other when Dally and Johnny came bounding over to us.

"Hey Johnny!" Dally said with fake enthusiasm.

"Hiya Dally! Fancy seeing you here," Johnny went along, as the two got in between Montana's band and us.

"Yeah. Hey Beth!" Dally smiled hugely and tickled the 2 month old. She giggled happily.

"Did you hear us Dally?" Montana flung her arms around him tracing the stitching in his leather jacket.

"Uh yeah..." he said uneasily.

She smiled a sultry smile, "What did you think?"

"Uh..it was a..uh...nice song..." I guess he didn't want to say they sucked but didn't want to lie and say they were good.

She smiled again, her eyes looking at me for a reaction. I didn't give her one, though on the inside I was ready to blow and flip over an amplifier on the stage.

"Why don't you say we get out of here? Head back to your place?" she traced his lips.

"Uh..." this time Dally glanced at me. I kept up my "I-don't-give-a-damn-about-what-you-do" look.

"Good!" she smiled and took his hand before he could answer. She pushed and shoved her way out of the gym. They wouldn't be posting up who got to the Top Five until tomorrow. So there was really no reason to stay.

Lynn, Suzie, and Dan started to follow. Lynn gave us one last glare, and Belle snarled at her.

"I'm sorry to say this, but they really sucked," Johnny whispered once they were gone.

We laughed and said in unison, "We know."

"So that's ya old man huh?" Johnny pointed towards the back of Constantine's head.

"Unfortunately, yes. He doesn't even know who I am," I sighed.

"Well I rather have a dad that doesn't know who I am, then one that pretends he don't," Johnny frowned. Sage wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek, staring into his eyes as if to mentally tell him everything's going to be okay and she loves him.

"I guess. But the stupid fuck wrote a damn song about me! He doesn't even know me! Damn ass," I felt my anger boil.

"Calm down Stephanie. No lines, breathe in the good, breathe out the evil. Breathe in the good, breathe out the evil..." Belle repeated and I smiled.

"I say you go up to the guy and say 'Yo bitch, I'm your daughter Stephanie. I'm the one you wrote that damn song about, so I gave you your damn fame! Acknowledge me now or feel my wrath!'," Amanda hissed.

I laughed. "My wrath?"

"Yeah, that's what I would do."

"Oh I'm sure you would Amanda," I shook my head.

"I would!" she insisted.

I stuck around for the entire show. Sage and Johnny headed back home since Bethany was getting cranky and tired. It was time for her nap time. Amanda left insisting she had to tell Steve everything. Which really means, "I have to go have a very huge make-out session with my boyfriend or I will die". And Belle split when Two-Bit showed up. So it was just me.

I don't know why I'm waiting here exactly. I guess I do. I want to talk to him. No not Dally, the other him. Yeah my dad.

The last band was wrapping up and everyone was leaving. I leaned against the wall watching the people load up the instruments we all used. The dinky man was talking to my dad and the other judges. The other judges left, and my dad was gathering up some papers. I started to go over to him, but then suddenly it felt like a bad idea. I was about to turn around but then thought, this is the first time I've actually been in the same room with him in my whole life. That's 16 years. If I don't talk to him now, I'm never getting another chance. I turned around and walked over to him.


I'm stopping this chapter here but I've already written half of the next chapter. I just have to finish and then I'll post that. I don't know where I'm stopping, I just might finish "This Lullaby" today : ).